Alfajores de Chocolate (Argentine Chocolate-Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies) Recipe
"The flavor is delicate cocoa, orange, honey, and almond, coated in chocolate, and naturally, generously filled with rich dulce de leche...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Cookies:
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1 tablespoon brandy or cognac
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2 teaspoons instant coffee
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3/4 teaspoon almond extract
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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6 ounces (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
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2/3 cup sugar
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1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
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1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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4 teaspoons honey
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1 cup all-purpose flour, plus additional for shaping dough
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1 cup cake flour
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2 tablespoons cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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For the Filling:
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2 (13.4-ounce) cans dulce de leche (see notes)
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For the Coating:
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12 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped (See Notes)
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4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60% cacao), finely chopped (See Notes)
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2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
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